Hiroshima Days - Be a local

When we ask foreigners living in Hiroshima what is the best place to visit in Hiroshima, we often get the answer, "Mitaki-dera Temple. This place is truly a hidden gem. Even though it is located very close to the center of Hiroshima City, it is away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The temple facilities are scattered along the mountain, and people can stroll around and enjoy the changing seasons of the mountain. Summer Autumn What is your favorite part of the Japanese mountains? "The abundance of greenery", "the chirping of birds", "the sound of running water", "the cool breeze and mist". All of these are here. By the way, "Mitaki-dera Temple" is written in Chinese characters as a temple with three waterfalls. As you climb up from the entrance, you can see Koma-ga-Taki (Waterfall) Bon'on-no-Taki (Waterfall) Yumyo-no-Taki  (Waterfall) Enjoy strolling around while listening to the cool sound o...

Wouldn't you like to enjoy this kind of scenery on a nice day? At the top of Mt. Mitaki, you can enjoy the scenery of the city of Hiroshima spread out over the delta created by the rivers, with many islands floating in the sea. If you continue past the Yumyo-no-Taki waterfall at Mitaki-dera Temple , you will enter the course A for climbing Mt. Mitaki. It was a nature-rich walking course, and we saw snakes and frogs as soon as we started walking. Mt. Mitaki, 356 meters above sea level, is an easy mountain for beginners to try, as we had already climbed up the approach to Mitaki-dera Temple. Along the way, you can enjoy a variety of natural features such as bamboo groves and rocks. The top of the mountain has the most stunning view. The day we climbed was a beautiful day, so we could see the Shikoku region across the sea. At the top of the mountain, there is a pine tree with the name "Soko Matsu(pine tree)". Soko is the name of Ueda Shigeyasu, who was also a retainer of the...

This program allows you to move your body in the fresh air in the deep mountain and achieve the team building, as well as contribute effort to solve the regional issues in Hiroshima.    Strongly recognizing that we, ourselves, are also part of the nature, let’s learn about it, and strengthen your teamwork, while circulating the works of nature. We are sure that its experience should be a strong encouragement in your daily life after that. In this program, we mainly ask you to help doing “Tree Thinning” to create a rich forest by cutting trees that are unnecessary or better to be out. To cut down a tree safely, you must work under meticulous calculations and ordered rules. Above all, at the moment of a dangerous that a tree fallen, accurate communication with buddy is indispensable. In the quiet mountains, the signals between teams are echoing. And the moment when a big tree of 7 m or more makes a noise and collapses while making a wind, is masterpiece. Why is this “Tree Thin...

If there is nothing higher than you around, nothing will disturb your 360-degree panoramic view. Climb the highest mountain in Miyajima, Mount Misen (Altitude: 535 meters/ 1,755ft. above sea level), and you'll see a number of islands floating on the calm waters in the distance. Top of Mount Misen , courtesy of Hiroshima Pref. So, how do you get to the top of Mount Misen? You have only a choice to hike up on your own foot. There are mainly three courses to hike up Mount Misen. -Momijidani Course -Daisho-in Course -Omoto Course Momijidani Course  (* This course is closed from August 17, 2020 through March 31, 2021)  - Takes about 1.5 – 2 hours one-way.  - This is the most popular cou...

After you are satisfied with seeing World Heritage Sites or walking around the city, why not go on an excursion from Hiroshima for a day next? The recommended destination is Sandankyo, a large 16km (about 10miles) -long gorge. Put yourself completely in the natural mountain. All you can hear is the murmuring of the river and the birds chirping. Of course, you can choose the length of the course to hike; you can go in and out in a short time, or you can enjoy it for more than 5 hours. Let yourself jump into the wonderful scenery drawing! -Kurobuchi- Among the courses you can choose from, Kurobuchi is definitely worth visiting. Kurobuchi is a place about 50 minutes on foot from the Sandankyo Main Entrance. This is a place where you can feel the magnificence of nature, such as the cliffs that seem to stretch out from the water, the sky that can be seen between the rocks, and the scenery reflected on the calm water surface. There you can find a Tosen (a small boat). Please try it and enjoy...

This activity must be more than expected! Very clear water, very fresh moss, and the sunlight shining through the leaves of trees are just a part of what you can enjoy through this river trekking! Friendly local staff will be beside you to help you. For further information: https://yuki-pla.net/en-climbing/ Access <To the meeting point, Hiroshima Yuki Experience Centre(next to Yuki Lodge)> Take JR train from Hiroshima station to Itsukaichi station. (approx. 20mins) Catch a HIRODEN Bus #4-1 “Bound for YUKI Onsen” at Itsukaichi Station South Exit and get off at the final stop (takes about 70mins) *The bus is bound for YUKI Onsen, but the last stop is YUKI Lodge Mae. Meeting Point: Hiroshima Yuki Experience Centre